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Overview |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | - | ||
| Admitted | 798 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 273 students)
CCS vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Ohio Valley University?
- College for Creative Studies is 114.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.4% higher at CCS than Ohio Valley University ($48,030.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 3.8% lower than costs at Ohio Valley University ($8,850 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College for Creative Studies than Ohio Valley University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($24,307 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or CCS .
- Accepted freshman CCS students have at the same average high school GPA (3.19) as students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
CCS vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Ohio Valley University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ohio Valley University and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Ohio Valley University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from College for Creative Studies earn on average $9,700 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/